How to Make Butter Ball Cookies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: After the butter has softened enough

    Place the unbaked cookies on the cookie sheet approximately one inch apart from each other.,  If you use a timer, start checking about five minutes ahead of time.  Not all ovens distribute heat the same unless you are using a confectioner's oven.  Moreover, oven temperatures can vary.,, Then roll in confectioner's sugar and set on the wax paper for cooling., Enjoy!
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   Step 2: put the two sticks of butter in the larger bowl and cream it well until very smooth.

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   Step 3: Add the sugar and continue to beat until very light

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   Step 4: before adding the vanilla extract.

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   Step 5: Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until very light.

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   Step 6: Add the sifted flour and mix well.

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   Step 7: Fold in the chopped walnuts by hand with a spatula.

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   Step 8: Take about a teaspoon sized amount of dough and shape it into a ball.

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   Step 9: Bake at 345 degrees for 15 minutes.

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    Step 10: When the cookies have a light golden color

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    Step 11: remove the cookies from the oven.

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    Step 12: Let the cookies cool slightly.

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    Step 13: Once the cookies are cooled

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    Step 14: place the cookies in your sealed container... if they make it that far.

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